With a playoff game on the line, Brentwood rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Southland Academy Raiders 40-20. Considering the War Eagles have won seven games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brentwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jones Sheppard led the charge by rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. That's the most rushing yards Sheppard has posted since back in August. Zach Denton was in the mix too, providing Brentwood with two touchdowns.
Brentwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 349 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Brentwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Baylor Cobb.
Brentwood's record now sits at 10-1. As for Southland Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Brentwood will take on Southwest Georgia Academy on Saturday. Southwest Georgia Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Brentwood surely won't give up without a fight. Southland Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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